KOTA TINGGI: A woman lost RM500 after her bag was stolen inside Masjid Jamek As-Sharif, in Felda Pasir Raja here on Sept 6.
District police chief Superintendent Yusof Othman said the theft, which occurred at about 9.19pm on Saturday, was captured on the mosque’s closed-circuit television.
The victim lodged a police report later that night.
“Investigation under Section 380 of the Penal Code for theft in a building is ongoing.
“The offence carries a jail term of up to 10 years, a fine, or whipping for repeat offenders,” Yusof said in a statement today.
He urged those with information to contact investigation officer Sergeant Wan Mohd Kamal Wan Abas at 013-2624774, or the district police hotline at 07-8831222.
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